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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 541.60 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 541.60 and 226.72 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 541.60 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/541.60 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 541.60 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 122,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,791.55/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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